MCS Engage Middle OTMS 12.5.26

Welcome to our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition at Old Town Middle School in Ridgeland, Mississippi! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.

Event Location:
Old Town Middle School
210 Sunnybrook Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157

Important Reminders:

• Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

• Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally using the notebook submission link (TBD).

• Notebook submission deadline: November 27.

• Please review the schedule on the Agenda tab and plan to arrive in time for the Team Meeting and robot inspection.

This is a REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition Qualifying Event. Awards will be presented in accordance with the REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition judging process and qualification criteria.

If your team is traveling, you'll find recommended hotels, restaurants, and local attractions—including Topgolf Ridgeland—listed on the travel tab.

We look forward to hosting you and wish your team the best of luck! If you have any questions before the event, please don't hesitate to contact the Event Partner.

Safe travels, and we'll see you in Ridgeland!

Tentative Event Agenda

Please note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change based on the number of teams and event operations. Teams should be prepared to begin promptly at the scheduled times.

Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally prior to the competition using the following link:

Notebook Submission Link: TBD

The deadline to submit engineering notebooks is November 27. Late notebook submissions will not be considered for judged awards in accordance with the REC Foundation's judging policies.

Recommended Hotels

The following hotels are located within approximately 5–10 minutes of the event venue:

• SpringHill Suites at the Township - Ridgeland
• Holiday Inn Express Jackson - Ridgeland
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Jackson/Ridgeland
• Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland

Additional lodging options are available throughout the Ridgeland and Madison areas, many of which are located within a few miles of the competition venue.

Local Restaurant Recommendations

Ridgeland offers a wide variety of dining options within minutes of Highland Elementary School. Popular local choices include:

• The Trace Grill – Family-friendly Southern favorites
• Lou's Full-Serv – Southern cuisine
• Local 463 – American and Southern fare
• Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux – Casual sports bar and grill

There are also numerous fast-food and casual dining options nearby, including Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and many restaurants in the Renaissance at Colony Park shopping district.

Things to Do

If your team is staying in the area before or after the competition, Ridgeland offers several attractions nearby, including:

• Topgolf Ridgeland – A fun destination for golfers and non-golfers alike, featuring climate-controlled hitting bays, food, and games.
• Renaissance at Colony Park – Shopping, dining, and entertainment.
• Natchez Trace Parkway – Scenic drives, walking trails, and cycling.
• Old Trace Park – Beautiful lakeside park with walking trails and picnic areas.
• Mississippi Crafts Center – Showcasing handcrafted works from Mississippi artisans.

We look forward to welcoming your team! Safe travels, and best of luck in the competition.